2008 Penfolds Grange Scores 100 Points In Wine Spectator

NAPA, Calif., June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 2008 Penfolds Grange has received a 100 point score from one of the world's leading wine magazines, America's Wine Spectator Magazine. Wine Spectator, published by Marvin R. Shanken, awarded the 2008 Grange a perfect score, as reviewed by Editor-at-Large Harvey Steiman, and also awarded a further ten Penfolds wines scores of 90 points or higher.

Peter Gago, Penfolds Chief Winemaker said, "This is a wonderful and timely result for our winemaking and viticulture teams. This acknowledgement endorses the continued and impressive work undertaken in our own vineyards as well as the dedication and commitment of our 'Grange Growers'."

Harvey Steimanstates about the 2008 Grange: 'An utterly majestic Shiraz, sleek and seamless, brimming with ripeness on a framework that allows for grace and expressiveness in equal measure. The intensity of fresh blueberry and plum fruit holds attention until the nuances kick in, offering glints of exotic spice, coffee, cocoa, bay leaf and mint. Shows tremendous presence without a lot of weight, the tannins present but not even close to getting in the way. A great wine now with plenty of room to grow. Drink now through 2040." The review appeared in the June 12, 2013, issue of Wine Spectator Insider.

2008 Vintage: Penfolds managed the early-ripening Shiraz from precious older, lower-yielding, self-regulating vines. Rigorous harvesting and meticulous classification resulted in a swag of pristine fruit from Penfolds prime vineyards in the Barossa, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra. The deep colors, superb aromatics and dense ripe tannins all point to a classic Penfolds vintage.

Penfolds Grange has a long history of excellence since its inception by creator, Max Schubert in 1951 (experimental vintage). Originally criticised by wine experts at the time, Penfolds Grange gained acceptance when the 1955 vintage was awarded Gold Medals at international and local wine competitions. Unlike any wine of its time, it changed the face of the Australian wine industry and went on to become a National Trust heritage – listed wine.

Also included in the edition were the following 90+ scores for Penfolds:

2008 Penfolds Grange

100 points

2010 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon

97 points

2009 Penfolds St Henri Shiraz

94 points

2010 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay

93 points

2010 Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz

93 points

2009 Penfolds Bin 169 Cabernet Sauvignon

91 points

2010 Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

91 points

2010 Penfolds Magill Estate Shiraz

90 points

2010 Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon

90 points

2012 Penfolds Bin 51 Riesling

90 points

2010 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz

90 points

About PENFOLDSPenfolds has been producing remarkable wines since 1844 and indisputably led the development of Australian fine wine in the modern era. The introduction of Penfolds Grange in 1951 forever changed the landscape of Australian fine wine. Since then a series of standout wines both white and red have been released under the Penfolds masthead. www.penfolds.com